BH6F Circular Series Bulkhead Connector — Overview
The BH6F is a 6-contact Circular series subsea bulkhead connector, female (sockets) face, wet-mateable and rated 10 A per contact at 7,000 m operational depth. It mounts through a standard hull penetration and is supplied with colour-coded PTFE leads for splicing inside the housing.
6 Contacts600 V AC/DC10 A per Contact7,000 m Depth500+ Wet MatingsSubConn Compatible
Key Design Features
Wet-mateable: mate and demate in seawater; each contact carries its own moulded seal, so a single seal failure does not flood the connector.
SubConn Compatible: the same face geometry, contact pitch and 5/8-18 UNF-2A thread, so it retrofits existing panels and harnesses without re-machining.
Gold-plated contacts: brass UNS-C36000 contacts hold contact resistance below 0.01 Ω across the full 500-cycle life.
10 A per contact: rated current with a 50 A connector limit for the 6-contact shell.
Pressure qualified: 1,400 bar mated design depth, 800 bar open face; a PEEK shell extends service to 300 bar where weight matters.
Field serviceable: locking sleeves, O-rings and snap rings are replaceable; lead, thread and cable lengths can be specified to order.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Model
BH6F
Contact count
6 contacts
Gender
Female (sockets)
Mounting
Bulkhead (panel mount)
Rated current
10 A per contact (max 50 A per connector)
Rated voltage
600 V DC/AC rms
Contact resistance
< 0.01 Ω
Insulation resistance
> 200 MΩ
Wet mating cycles
> 500 (open face rated)
Operating temperature (water)
-4 °C to +60 °C (+25 to +140 °F)
Operating temperature (air)
-40 °C to +60 °C (-40 to +140 °F)
Storage temperature
-40 °C to +60 °C (-40 to +140 °F)
Design depth (mated)
1,400 bar / 20,300 psi
Pressure test (open face)
800 bar / 11,600 psi
Depth rating with PEEK shell
300 bar / 4,350 psi
Operational depth rating
7,000 m (700 bar / 10,000 psi)
Mounting thread
5/8-18 UNF-2A
Hex flats
1 in
Materials
Parameter
Specification
Connector body
Chloroprene rubber (neoprene)
Shell
Brass, 316L stainless steel, titanium, anodised aluminium or PEEK (options)
SubConn Compatible — BH / IL / DC series; also interchangeable with SeaCon and Burton standard circular equivalents
Typical Applications
Camera and light combinations, dual power buses, six-channel instrument pods.
Notes for Selection
Six contacts use the larger shell with a 5/8-18 UNF-2A thread and 1 in hex flats; 10 A per contact with a 50 A connector limit.
Custom configurations available
Shell material, thread and lead/cable lengths, pin-out and certified hydrostatic testing can be specified to order. Send us your drawing or mating requirement for a quotation.